11-06-2017, 12:16 PM
The Marvin Lewis era (nightmare) is over and Bengals Land rejoices.
New face of the Bengals: Matt Patricia. I'm honestly willing to look at anyone NOT in the Bengals organization.
Free Agency, Bengals Keep/Walk:
UFA Kevin Minter: Walk
Need more toughness than what he brings.
UFA Chris Smith: Keep
Came in on a trade, no one expected him to be more than a fill in, proved everyone wrong in the pre-season and continues to shows sparks during the regular season.
UFA Tyler Eifert: Keep
Tyler will come cheap, however I wouldn't be surprised either way. Kroft is doing well and making it hard for us think twice about Eifert.
UFA Jeremy Hill: Walk
See ya!
UFA Andre Smith: Keep
As little of a fan as I am of Andre Smith, he's sadly the bright spot of this o-line. We need all the help we can get...
UFA Russell Bodine: Run
BUH BYE!!!
UFA Cedric Peerman: Walk
I don't know. This one can go either way and I wouldn't be upset.
RFA AJ McCarron: Keep/Place the 2nd round tender on him.
Can't hurt our chances. Serviceable back up and would most likely be snatched by the Browns anyway who have obviously been thirsty for McCarron since April. This all rides on whether AJ's grievance falls through or not...
Free Agency Signings:
Malcom Butler
Need CB help bad. Dre K. may not go anywhere, but PacMan is at the point where we just need to part ways.
Barkevious Mingo
If Minter walks and Burfict remains at ILB, we'll need OLB help and Mingo shouldn't be too pricey for Mike Brown.
Jarvis Laundry
This would be a dream come true and would be a huge upgrade from LaFell. AJ #1, Laundry #2 and if Marvin is gone next year Ross #3.
Cuts:
Adam Jones
Brandon LaFell
Michael Johnson
Pat Sims
Cody Core
NFL Draft: Bengals finish 5-11, have the #6 overall pick in the draft next year.
With so many fingers pointing at what exactly is wrong with the Bengals, there is no doubt that these fat lazy bums we call an offensive line couldn't protect Andy if he were a cream filled donut. I'm not saying Andy is elite, but if anyone thinks bringing in another QB is going to solve anything you got another thing coming. We also need to look at our defense... CB/S is an issue, Front 7 hasn't looked that great either and with Marvin most likely on the way out, changes will be made through FA and the draft.
1. Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame
2. Billy Price, OG/C, Ohio State (pick from AJM)
2. Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan
3. Matthew Thomas, ILB, Florida State
3. Marcus Allen, S, Penn State (comp pick from Zeitler)
4. Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State
Obviously some of these players draft stock will rise/fall, but you get the idea...
New face of the Bengals: Matt Patricia. I'm honestly willing to look at anyone NOT in the Bengals organization.
Free Agency, Bengals Keep/Walk:
UFA Kevin Minter: Walk
Need more toughness than what he brings.
UFA Chris Smith: Keep
Came in on a trade, no one expected him to be more than a fill in, proved everyone wrong in the pre-season and continues to shows sparks during the regular season.
UFA Tyler Eifert: Keep
Tyler will come cheap, however I wouldn't be surprised either way. Kroft is doing well and making it hard for us think twice about Eifert.
UFA Jeremy Hill: Walk
See ya!
UFA Andre Smith: Keep
As little of a fan as I am of Andre Smith, he's sadly the bright spot of this o-line. We need all the help we can get...
UFA Russell Bodine: Run
BUH BYE!!!
UFA Cedric Peerman: Walk
I don't know. This one can go either way and I wouldn't be upset.
RFA AJ McCarron: Keep/Place the 2nd round tender on him.
Can't hurt our chances. Serviceable back up and would most likely be snatched by the Browns anyway who have obviously been thirsty for McCarron since April. This all rides on whether AJ's grievance falls through or not...
Free Agency Signings:
Malcom Butler
Need CB help bad. Dre K. may not go anywhere, but PacMan is at the point where we just need to part ways.
Barkevious Mingo
If Minter walks and Burfict remains at ILB, we'll need OLB help and Mingo shouldn't be too pricey for Mike Brown.
Jarvis Laundry
This would be a dream come true and would be a huge upgrade from LaFell. AJ #1, Laundry #2 and if Marvin is gone next year Ross #3.
Cuts:
Adam Jones
Brandon LaFell
Michael Johnson
Pat Sims
Cody Core
NFL Draft: Bengals finish 5-11, have the #6 overall pick in the draft next year.
With so many fingers pointing at what exactly is wrong with the Bengals, there is no doubt that these fat lazy bums we call an offensive line couldn't protect Andy if he were a cream filled donut. I'm not saying Andy is elite, but if anyone thinks bringing in another QB is going to solve anything you got another thing coming. We also need to look at our defense... CB/S is an issue, Front 7 hasn't looked that great either and with Marvin most likely on the way out, changes will be made through FA and the draft.
1. Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame
2. Billy Price, OG/C, Ohio State (pick from AJM)
2. Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan
3. Matthew Thomas, ILB, Florida State
3. Marcus Allen, S, Penn State (comp pick from Zeitler)
4. Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State
Obviously some of these players draft stock will rise/fall, but you get the idea...
